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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Topics: Christian Life
This sermon explores living a joyful life through embracing God's love and grace, with Christ as the center of our existence.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the love and light of our Lord. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just in a building, but in the presence of God. We are here to celebrate His love, His grace, and His joy in our ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21
Topics: I Live, Jesus Lives
Explores the fullness of life in Christ, encouraging believers to pursue their potential, promote fullness, and practice embracing His presence.
Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled and honored to share the Word of God with you. Our theme today is a three-fold one: Pursuing Potential through Christ, Promoting Fullness in Him, and Practicing Embrace of His Presence. We find ourselves in the book of Philippians, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:9
Topics: Full Potential
This sermon explores how to face our past with faithfulness, stand firm in the present with trust, and forge our future with hope through God's guidance. Key
Good morning, dear congregation. There is a warmth that floods our hearts as we gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of God's love. We are here not by coincidence, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father. And it is in this divine design that we find ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24
Topics: Faithfulness, Trust
This sermon emphasizes finding true happiness in gratitude towards God, honoring Him in all circumstances, and holding onto hope through His enduring love and mercy.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a joy to gather together in God's house, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we are turning our attention to a Psalm that is a song of joy, a hymn of thanksgiving, a melody of hope. ...read more
Topics: Joy, God
This sermon explores the transformative power of trusting in God's teachings and thriving in His presence, as guided by Proverbs 3:1-12.
Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together again, as a family united in faith, to share in the profound wisdom of God's Word. As we open our hearts and minds, let's remember the words of the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
Topics: Trust, Lord
Explores God's boundless mercy, the living hope we receive through Christ's resurrection, and our role as recipients and channels of this abundant mercy.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered here today, united by a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a love that binds us together in the body of Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, to be nourished by the Word of God, to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3
Topics: God's Mercy
Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.
Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Topics: Kingdom Of God
This sermon explores how true satisfaction, sustenance, and salvation can only be found in Jesus Christ, the living water that quenches our deepest spiritual thirst.
Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you all, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the anticipation of what the Lord has in store for us today. We find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives and deepen ...read more
Scripture: John 4:11
Topics: Total Satisfaction
Godly wisdom and direction are more valuable than anything else in this world.
Today, we're we're going to be talking about the value of God's wisdom. Let's jump into Psalm 19:9-11, where King David talks about how valuable Godly wisdom and guidance are. David is saying that respecting God and following His teachings is super important. Respect is something we usually give to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 19:9-11
Topics: Spiritual Enlightenment, Moral Dilemmas, Divine Guidance, Secular Temptations
God looks exactly like Jesus. Any other image of God is false. We recognize Jesus in the act of serving and there's always room at the table with God.
Ever wondered what God is like? It's a big question, right? But it's important because we tend to act like the God we believe in. The simple answer is, God is just like Jesus. Any other picture of God is off the mark. The Bible shows us how people's understanding of God changed over time, and it ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8
Topics: Divine Nature, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Enlightenment, God's Love
Sermon about living for thrill's that make a difference in the world and that have real meaning.
Thrill Sequence, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, thanks for being a part of our Thrill Sequence launch here this week at River Valley Church. For those of you that don't know, we did this two years ago as a multiple part series, and from that a publisher heard about it and turned it into a book. ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We are shown in this passage today that living for God is not impossible. We are not able to just give up and quit (considering all that others have done); rather, we must in today’s day without apology, be willing to live BY FAITH!
By Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3 Intro One of the most common requests preachers get: “How can I know God better?” I firmly believe we know God better through the strengthening of our faith RE: Faith is what we lean on in times of crisis, trauma, or trial This is a very heavy ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Part 6 of our 1st Peter study
Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 6 “I want to live like that” 1 Peter 1:13-25 The Christian Group Sidewalk prophets sings a long titled live like that I is a challenge to live a better life for Christ Let me read you just a few lines of it Sometimes I think What will people say of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores the transformative power of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrender in following Christ, leading to true life and salvation.
Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred space where we gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together with hearts open wide, eager to receive the divine wisdom that God has lovingly prepared for us. Today, we will be embracing an enlightening discussion that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23-24
Topics: Dying, Living
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